Elders have a special role in holiday celebrations
The holiday season is a hectic time for many people, due to the preparations and festivities that typically take place. Staying sane, not to mention enjoying this special time of [...]
Caregiving Mistakes to Avoid
Caring for a chronically ill or frail older relative is not easy. As with some other key roles in life, such as parenting, there is no training course to adequately [...]
Handling Holiday Relationship Hassles
Ways to limit stress and keep the peace during family gatherings The holiday season is a hectic time for many people, due to the preparations and festivities that typically take place. Staying [...]
Steps Can be Taken to Prevent Depression
By Lisa M. Petsche Family members and friends provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for chronically ill seniors who might otherwise require residential long-term care. Typically, these [...]
Convalescing without Stressing: Tips to Manage Daily Activities While Recovering from a Health Setback
By Lisa M. Petsche Recovering from surgery or a prolonged acute illness takes time and requires patience. It also calls for practical adjustments, especially for those who live alone. Fortunately, [...]
The Value of Respite – Enjoy Personal Time
By Lisa M. Petsche While the days of summer offer most of us the chance to enjoy a well-deserved break, sometimes caregivers are reluctant to take one. They know their [...]
Caregivers Also Need Care: Tips for Caregivers and those who want to help them
By Lisa M. Petsche Jack, age 80, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease three years ago. His 75-year-old wife, Agnes, is finding it increasingly difficult to care for him. He is [...]
Do Your Best to Manage Stress: 15 Tips for Preventing Burnout
By Lisa M. Petsche All sorts of informal (unpaid) caregivers provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for ill older people who might otherwise require placement in a [...]
How to get Organized: Record-Keeping Tips for Beating Information Overload
By Lisa M. Petsche As caregiver to a frail senior relative, one of your challenges involves managing a wealth of information relevant to his or her health and well-being. This [...]
Reduce Stress, Increase Joy Caregivers Can Thrive by Reducing Stress Levels
By Lisa M. Petsche Informal caregivers provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for medically frail older people who might otherwise require placement in a long term care [...]